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Frostfire created an iPhone case that has a rechargeable lithium-ion battery at the base with a small solar panel embedded on it to extend the battery life of your iPhone 4 while on the go. The Mooncharge battery case, when fully charged, will provide 315 hours on standby or 5 extra hours of talk time. Frostfire doesn’t indicate how long it will take for the battery to fully charge using the solar panel, but they do say that placing the case in the sun for 20 minutes gives about 50 minutes on standby or 5 minutes of talk time.

The Mooncharge Hybrid Solar Battery Case is available on their website for $69.99.
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OtterBox has released the Commuter Series iPhone 4 case with three layers of protection.  The case is only available in black and cost $34.95.

From OtterBox:

The OtterBox Commuter Series offers three sleek layers of security to complement the iPhone 4’s thin design. First, a self-adhering screen protector keeps the Multi-Touch display screen safe from scratches. Next, a silicone mid-layer absorbs shock, keeping the glass panels safe from bumps and shock. Finally, a polycarbonate shell provides added strength and helps the device slide easily in and out of a pocket or purse. The Commuter Series offers coverage for the iPhone 4 power button, volume rocker and home button, while silicone plugs for the charging port and headphone jack keep out dust and dirt but flip open for easy access.

Photojojo has created fisheye (0.28x), macro (10-23mm) and wide angle (0.67x) camera lenses for the iPhone.  The wide angle and macro lens is $20 and the fisheye lens is $25, or you can get the two lens bundle for $40.

Check them out on their website.

Description:

It’s hard to believe you were that Snobby McSnobberson of yore. You were dedicated to film 100%, cringing at the “D” in DSLR and the mere thought of shooting in JPEG. But then. iPhone happened.

It was the readiness with which you could whip out this camera that made you fall in love. Yes, it had you at hello, and now your only wish is to bathe your beloved with lavish accessories.

Well, your wish is granted! Our high-clarity glass cell phone lenses are like pro lenses for your camera-phone, giving you crisp and clear shots every time. Read more

Xtand is an awesome looking iPhone stand by Just Mobile.  The solid aluminum construction holds your iPhone vertically or horizontally and rotates 360 degrees.  The non-slip feet and rubber grips ensure your iPhone stays in place on the stand and on your desk.

Just Mobile Xtand for iPhone is available on Apple’s Online Store for £24.95.

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Gadgetwise blogger Nick Bilton at The New York Times reports taking Magic Trackpad for a test drive that covered “two-finger scroll on Web pages, pinch and zoom on images in Apple’s Preview application, and a number of other multitouch features.”

From The New York Times:

In the years I’ve been using computers, monitors have grown thinner and more vivid in their picture displays, and the technology that runs them has grown faster and less expensive. But two things have remained relatively constant: my keyboard and mouse.

Yet that’s about to change. I’m pretty certain I will never own a traditional mouse again, at least when I use an Apple computer. Instead I will own a trackpad — a Magic Trackpad. Read more